Huayu: Reborn in 97, transferring to the Central Academy of Drama's star-studded class

Jiang Lai didn't know why he had spoken up for the girl. Maybe it was out of sympathy, or maybe it was to show off. In any case, he had said it.

"Really, President Jiang?" Fan Bingbing asked excitedly, but the next moment she realized that she shouldn't be so excited. What if this person was just joking? In doing so, she would offend Wang Zhonglei at the same time.

Fortunately, Jiang Lai continued, "Don't worry, I said I'd help you, and I definitely will. Brother Zhonglei, you won't mind, will you?"

Wang Zhonglei gave a forced smile and twitched the corner of his mouth. "No way, Brother Jiang, if you like it, then go ahead."

Fan Bingbing could tell that this young CEO Wang didn't want to offend the young man, and she was immediately overjoyed. "Thank you, President Jiang, thank you, President Jiang. I... I don't know how to repay you."

Seeing Fan Bingbing's bewildered expression, Jiang Lai said calmly, "Don't rush, come, sit down and tell me what's wrong."

Wang Shuo patiently moved aside, and Fan Bingbing came over and sat down, beginning to tell about the troubles she had encountered.

She signed with Qiong Yao's company while filming "My Fair Princess," but the company didn't give her many roles for a year. When she tried to find work on her own, the company treated her badly, saying she had breached the contract. In the end, the matter escalated to the point where they are now suing her, demanding two million in compensation.

Jiang Lai nodded. He had heard about this in his previous life, but he didn't know how the girl had resolved it in the end. Thinking of this, he asked, "What would you do if I didn't help you?"

Fan Bingbing's expression darkened. "If you don't help me, I'll probably go to my mom. She knows a big boss, and maybe...maybe I'll end up selling the house to pay off the debt."

Jiang Lai thought to himself that he would end up owing a mountain of favors.

"Okay, I'll give you one person's phone number. You can contact her, and I'll talk to her and make sure it's all settled. It's just a lawsuit, right? I'll help you resolve this."

"Thank you! Thank you!" Fan Bingbing said, her voice choked with emotion. She had once felt that her life was bleak, but now she finally saw the light at the end of the tunnel.

But why would the other person help her? Was it also after her body? She wondered to herself.

Feng Xiaogang silently absorbed everything he had seen that night. He felt that compared to Wang Shuo, Jiang Lai, whom he had inadvertently become acquainted with, seemed to be a much stronger ally. As for Fan Bingbing, it seemed that he could be given a role in the movie he was going to make this year.

Regardless of whether Jiang Lai has taken a liking to this girl, let's try to make a move first, even if there's no guarantee of success.

Well, I'm not a man myself, cough cough.

......

Taiwan.

Inside a small villa in the north.

Three old men, their faces grave, smoked one cigarette after another, billowing smoke rising from their lips.

"Boss Xu, can't we try to salvage the situation with that boss? Even a few million would be fine."

"Zhiqiang, that's the financial crisis. He can't even take care of himself."

"Sigh, let's figure out the money later. Li An, how's the casting going?"

Li An stubbed out his cigarette and lit another one. "Chow Yun-fat has agreed to star in it, but Shu Qi said she's unavailable. I need to choose another actor."

Jiang Zhiqiang nodded sullenly, "Okay, I'll talk to the Colombian side again, and we'll try to start filming this year."

A cell phone rang. Li An took out his phone and glanced at it. It was Zhang Yi. "It's mine. I'll answer it."

He answered the phone and went to the balcony. "Hello, Director Zhang, what can I do for you?"

"How's the girl I recommended?"

"Sorry, Director Zhang, I don't really like her."

"Here's what I'll do: I'll send you a clip from one of my movies to watch, and you can try acting it out first. You'll see what I mean once you try."

"Okay, then." Li An looked at the ground and suddenly asked, "Director Zhang, are there any suitable investors in mainland China? You know, my film has a big funding gap."

"Uh...yes, there is, and I was just about to recommend him to you. He would be perfect for one of your roles in the movie."

Li An was momentarily confused. Investors, were they going to put on an act?

A few days later, Li An received the edited clips sent by Zhang Yimou. After watching them, he set off for Beijing.

After checking into the hotel, Li An asked the casting assistant director to select actresses for auditions and also to notify the actresses recommended by Director Zhang to come over.

The hotel's large conference room has been temporarily rented out as an interview location.

Looking at the young girl in front of him, Li An said bluntly, "This film is a martial arts movie. To be frank, you don't have any chivalrous spirit. I don't really like you, but because of Director Zhang, I'm willing to give you a chance. From now until filming begins, you will have to undergo special training. I hope you can persevere."

The little girl in front of Li An was Zhang Ziyi.

At this moment, her small face tensed, and a fierce look gradually appeared in her eyes. "I will not let you down, director."

She has always been a person who refuses to admit defeat. The more people doubt her and suppress her, the more she wants to prove herself.

Perhaps, when I succeed in my struggle, I can stand by his side with a clear conscience.

The man Zhang Ziyi was thinking of was Jiang Lai, who was currently entertaining Zhang Yimou at his private club.

"You mean, this movie is called 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon'?" Jiang Lai poured Director Zhang a cup of tea.

"Yes, I've already asked Li An."

Jiang Lai nodded, and his son Yi's movie officially took off.

"So Director Li An is short of funds, right?"

"According to him, the shortfall is not small, but we'll have to wait for him to come and say the exact amount."

"OK."

The two chatted idly while waiting. Director Zhang said that "My Father and Mother" was still in post-production and would be submitted to international film festivals once it was finished. They were debating which festival to send it to.

Jiang Lai asked curiously why they had to go abroad to participate in the exhibition.

Director Zhang said helplessly that on the one hand, there is honor, and on the other hand, the domestic market cannot recoup the costs, so the only way to make a profit is through overseas box office. Participating in film festivals is the best way to achieve this, since the production cost of a film is very high. The production cost of this film, "My Father and Mother," alone was as high as 10 million yuan, not including the subsequent publicity and some post-production costs.

Jiang Lai clicked his tongue in amazement, and he began to understand what Third Master meant by saying the plate wasn't big enough.

Before long, Li An arrived, and the two stood up to greet him.

After exchanging a few pleasantries, Jiang Lai got straight to the point.

"Director Li An, please tell me directly, how much funding are still needed?"

After considering it for a moment, Li An said, "We're still short eight million."

"Fine, eight hundred it is!"

"Uh... I meant US dollars."

"Eight hundred dollars too!" Jiang Lai waved his hand.

Li An's expression relaxed. "Thank you for your generosity, President Jiang."

"It's alright, I believe it's a good movie." Jiang Lai then asked, "I heard from Director Zhang that you auditioned Zhang Ziyi, how did you feel about it?"

Li An glanced at Zhang Yimou, hesitated, and said, "President Jiang, I want to say that even if this girl is your girlfriend, I won't use her if she doesn't perform well. I hope you can understand."

"It's okay, I believe her." Jiang Lai waved his hand.

Li An was completely relieved and gave a thumbs up, "President Jiang truly has great courage!"

At this point, Director Zhang interjected, "Now that the funding issue has been settled, Xiao Jiang, what do you think of that role? Do you want to play it?"

"That's right." Li An followed up, "President Jiang, I think you're very suitable for this role, what do you think?"

"No problem, but I heard from Director Zhang that the other actors practice staff fighting, Tai Chi sword, and stuff like that. Do I need to learn any martial arts?"

"First, I hope you can get into a more fit and healthy physique, and then as for martial arts..." Li An thought for a moment, "how about practicing wrestling?"

Jiang Lai was a little confused. Wrestling?